Situated beside Atrizan Studio is the Museum of the Master Saddler. This Museum is unique, being the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the ancient craft of the Saddler and Harness Maker

The Museum was officially opened in August 2006 by the Chairman of Cavan Council, Mr. Peter McVitty as part of European Heritage Week. It is run by Rob and Moira who are horse owners and competitors for many years covering showing, jumping, dressage, hunting, endurance and carriage driving.

The exhibits of the Museum document the various demands placed upon the saddler over the years from farming, sports, military and transport and shows how the saddler has had to adapt to the horses changing role in society.

An exciting development for the Museum is the making of a series of historical saddles and other items of saddlery and harness . These include a Medieval saddle with barding, a protective head guard for a pit pony and roman chariot harness.

Exhibits at the Museum Include: - 1920 Side Saddle by Champion and Wilton - Shire harness from Young & Co. Ram Brewery, London. - Over 60 Leather samples - Harness decoration and Buckles - Driving Collars, traditional and Modern - Coaching Coats - Coat of the Mail Coach Guard - Whip Making - Dumb Jockey circa 1910 - Western Saddle - Saddle trees and Nameplates - Victorian childs pilch saddle - Military harness and panniers - Leather horse muzzle and poultice boot - Coaching lamps by JMarston, Birmingham

"HAY MOWER BY WALTER A WOOD, HOOSICK FALLS, NEW YORK, USA A QUALITY MACHINE BYAN AWARD WINNING FIRM WHO EXHIBITED SUCCESSFULLY THROUGHOUT EUROPE , THE STATES, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND."

The Museum houses several driving carriages and horse drawn farm implements.

These include:
- 1880 victorian Garden chaise by Brigden of Brighton, England and presently being restored inc. a new leather hood and dashboard
- 1896 Beaufort Cart by Auckland of Forres, Scotland. A beautiful varnished country style vehicle recently used in films
- 1910 Goveness Cart by Kinross of Stirling Scotland. This vehicle has a most unusual basketwork body and is driven by Rob and Moira at various shows and events.
- Hay Mower by Walter A Wood, New York, USA
- Plough by Wexford Engineering
- Irish Farm Cart

"SHOW FARM BRIDLE HANDMADE BY ROB FOR THE NATIONAL IRISH CRAFT COMPETITION AND EXHIBITED IN 1997 AT THE ROYAL DUBLIN HORSE SHOW"

The Museums driving vehicles, harness and accoutrements are available for hire to film and TV compnies, please contact the museum to discuss your requirements

School Education Programme
Part of the display is devoted to childrens education which explains the work of the saddler and the role of the horse. Schools information pack avaliable.

Tours of the Museum and the adjoining Art Studio are avaliable for Riding and Pony Clubs, Historical and Vintage Socoieties, Schools and Tourist Groups by appointment.

Individuals please phone first to avoid disappointment.

"1896 BEAUFORT CART BY AUCKLAND OF FORRES, SCOTLAND. THE LATEST ADDITION TO THE MUSEUM WHICH WILL BE USED EXCLUSIVELY WITH ROBS SHOW COB, MR TIBBS BETWWEN THE SHAFTS"